Regarding 25 properties in abroad Sibal said, “During Karti’s questioning, not a single question was asked about the properties. If the government, income tax department or the CBI finds I have any undisclosed assets abroad, I am ready to sign a declaration that the government can take them over.”

“The mala fide allegation about properties abroad could not be a justification for issuance of lookout notice by the CBI. The lookout notice was issued in relation to the alleged irregular FIPB clearance in 2007. Karti is no fugitive from justice that he be barred from travelling abroad. It violates his fundamental right, especially when there was no justification for issuance of the lookout notice,” he said.

The top court refrained Karti from travelling abroad till September 11 while permitting the CBI to furnish details of his interrogation in the case relating to 2007 when his father was Union finance minister.

On August 18, the SC had asked Karti to appear before the CBI on August 23 for questioning with regard to the INX Media case.